Eastern Finland
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The Province of Eastern Finland is a province of Finland. It borders the provinces of Oulu, Western Finland and Southern Finland. It also borders to Russia.
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[edit] Former provinces
For history, geography and culture see: Savonia and Karelia
On January 1, 1998 the Province of Mikkeli, the Province of Kuopio and Province of Northern Karelia were joined to form the new Province of Eastern Finland.
[edit] Administration
The State Provincial Office is a joint regional authority of seven different ministries. It promotes national and regional objectives of the State central administration. Eastern Finland State Provincial Office has branches offices in Mikkeli, Joensuu, Kuopio.
[edit] Regions
Main article: Regions of Eastern Finland
Eastern Finland is divided into three regions:
- North Karelia (Pohjois-Karjala/ Norra Karelen)
- Northern Savonia (Pohjois-Savo/ Norra Savolax)
- Southern Savonia (Etelä-Savo/ Södra Savolax)
The regions in Eastern Finland are divided on 66 municipalities.
[edit] Heraldry
The coat of arms of Eastern Finland is composed of the arms of Savonia and Karelia.
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